Our HNK Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia Prediction: 1-0
HNK Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 26, 2026. A tight contest is expected, but HNK Rijeka’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Omonia Nicosia.
This HNK Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to Hajduk Split on February 22. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 40% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hajduk Split | 60% | 0 (6) | 0.96 | 76 |
 HNK Rijeka | 40% | 0 (3) | 0.58 | 52 |
Omonia Nicosia's Last Match – Apoel Nicosia vs Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Cyprus Division 1 defeat at the hands of Apoel Nicosia on February 22. In that match, Omonia Nicosia controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apoel Nicosia | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 68 |
 Omonia Nicosia | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 58 |
HNK Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Omonia Nicosia average 2.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka 10-8
Omonia Nicosia 20-10
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Rijeka to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.4
Omonia Nicosia to win: @3.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
HNK Rijeka (4-4-2) : Martin Zlomislic, Teo Barisic, Ante Majstorovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Justas Lasickas, Ante Orec, Tiago Dantas, Alfonso Barco, Samuele Vignato, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Toni Fruk
Omonia Nicosia (4-2-3-1) : Francis Uzoho, Giannis Masouras, Senou Coulibaly, Jure Balkovec, Moses Odubajo, Panagiotis Andreou, Carel Eiting, Muamer Tankovic, Ewandro Costa, Willy Semedo, Ryan Mmaee